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USDA Says U.S. Corn Crop Looks Decent
Published May 30, 2018
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says the U.S. corn crop is rated 79 percent good to excellent, which is higher than the trade expected. Ninety-two percent of the crop is planted. More than three-quarters of the soybean crop is planted,…EPA Sued for Small Refinery Waivers
Published May 30, 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency is being challenged for granting three small refinery waivers to large processors. A coalition of farm groups including the National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union and the Renewable Fuels Association filed a lawsuit Tuesday saying…Prepare Now for ’19 Operating Line of Credit
Published May 30, 2018
Most farmers were able to secure operating loans for the 2018 growing season. However, Minnesota Farm Service Agency Administrator Joe Martin says there was strong interest in the FSA guaranteed and direct loans. A proactive approach is recommended. "If things…Strike Could Impact U.S. Grain Movement
Published May 30, 2018
More than 3,000 conductors and engineers at Canadian Pacific Railway walked off the job Tuesday night. A tentative deal is in place for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. This strike could shut down CP’s freight service north of the…Crop Watch
Published May 30, 2018
The Red River Farm Network brings reports from the fields every Tuesday at 12:37 p.m. during Crop Watch. Recently, Randy Koenen made stops in North Dakota, near Larimore, Lakota and Devils Lake. Listen to the entire Crop Watch segment and take…Some ND Crops Need a Drink of Water
Published May 29, 2018
Larimore, North Dakota farmer Dennis McCoy told the Red River Farm Network Tuesday the recent dry conditions are favorable for crop development. However, the crop could use some moisture. "It's coming up pretty good because in dry conditions you can get…Bayer-Monsanto Deal Receives U.S. Antitrust Approval
Published May 29, 2018
The U.S. Justice Department has given its thumbs’ up for the Bayer-Monsanto deal. The antitrust regulators are demanding the two companies spin off $9 billion in assets, the largest sale of corporate assets ever required by the Justice Department. This…Drought Disaster Declared
Published May 29, 2018
Twenty-one North Dakota counties are designated as primary natural disaster areas, due to the drought that began nearly one year ago. Farmers and ranchers in these counties are eligible for emergency loans and other disaster assistance from the Farm Service…U.S. to Impose Tariffs on Chinese Imports
Published May 29, 2018
There’s a new development in the trade dispute between the U.S. and China. President Donald Trump now plans to move forward with tariffs of $50 billion in Chinese imports and implement new limits on Chinese investment in U.S. technology businesses.…